RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026: 3,477 Posts, Apply From October 8

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released an Indicative Notice for CEN No. 06/2026 for recruitment to various Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) posts. The notice, dated September 26, 2026, mentions 3,477 tentative vacancies across all RRBs.

The online application process is scheduled to begin on October 8, 2026, and the tentative last date for submitting applications is November 6, 2026, up to 11:59 PM. Applications will be submitted online through the RRB application portal.

Candidates should note that this is currently an indicative notice, not the detailed CEN. The Railway Recruitment Boards have stated that the detailed notification will contain the final terms, eligibility conditions, procedures and other recruitment requirements.

RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026: Overview

The vacancy figure of 3,477 had also been reported in the Railway Board’s earlier approval for the upcoming NTPC recruitment.

What Has RRB Announced So Far?

The current notice gives candidates an early look at the upcoming recruitment. It mentions graduate-level NTPC posts under Pay Level 5 and Pay Level 6 and a tentative total of 3,477 vacancies.

The notice does not provide the complete post-wise vacancy table. That information should be checked in the detailed CEN before candidates decide which post or RRB to apply for.

This distinction is important because several details reported on recruitment websites are based on previous NTPC recruitment cycles. Candidates should not treat those figures as the final rules for CEN 06/2026 until RRB publishes the detailed notification. Recent coverage has also identified the current release as an indicative notice.

Important Dates for RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026

The application dates shown above come from the indicative notice. Candidates should check the detailed CEN and any subsequent corrigendum before submitting an application.

Educational Qualification

The present notice identifies the recruitment as Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate). However, the detailed post-wise educational requirements have not been provided in the indicative notice.

Candidates should therefore wait for the detailed CEN to confirm:

• Required degree or qualification
• Whether a particular degree is required for a particular post
• Recognition requirements for educational qualifications
• Any post-specific qualification conditions
• Qualification cut-off date

Avoid relying on eligibility details copied from an earlier RRB NTPC recruitment cycle. The detailed CEN for CEN 06/2026 will be the relevant document for this recruitment.

Age Limit

The indicative notice mentions that the age will be considered as on January 1, 2027, but the detailed age conditions are to be provided in the full CEN.

Candidates belonging to reserved categories or other eligible groups should check the detailed notification for the applicable age relaxation rules.

Aadhaar Verification Advisory

The RRB notice contains an important advisory regarding Aadhaar verification.

Candidates are advised to verify their primary details using Aadhaar while filling out the online application. The notice specifically refers to matching the name and date of birth in Aadhaar with the details in the Class 10 certificate.

It also advises candidates to keep their Aadhaar information updated, including the latest photograph and biometric details, before completing the application.

This is worth checking before the application window opens because correcting identity details at the last moment can create unnecessary problems during the recruitment process.

Application Process

The online application is scheduled to start on October 8, 2026 through the RRB application portal.

Candidates should keep the following ready before the application window opens:

• Educational qualification documents
• Class 10 certificate
• Aadhaar details
• Category certificate, if applicable
• Recent photograph
• Signature
• Active mobile number
• Active email address
• Other documents required under the detailed CEN

The exact document specifications and application instructions should be checked once the detailed CEN is published.

How to Apply for RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026

Candidates can follow these steps once the application window opens:

1. Visit the official RRB application portal.
2. Complete the required registration process.
3. Verify the primary details requested by RRB.
4. Enter educational and personal information.
5. Select the applicable RRB and post preferences as permitted by the detailed CEN.
6. Upload the required documents.
7. Pay the applicable application fee.
8. Check the complete application carefully.
9. Submit the application before the closing date.
10. Save the submitted application and payment details for future reference.

The application portal mentioned in the RRB notice is rrbapply.gov.in.

Selection Process

The indicative notice does not provide the complete selection procedure. The exact process will depend on the detailed CEN and the post applied for.

Candidates should wait for the detailed notification before assuming that every graduate-level post will follow exactly the same examination or skill-test requirements.

Recent reporting on the recruitment describes CBT stages followed by post-specific testing where applicable, along with document verification and medical examination. These details should still be checked against the detailed CEN before being treated as final for CEN 06/2026.

Salary and Pay Level

The indicative notice places the advertised graduate-level NTPC posts under Level 5 and Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission.

Since the current notice does not provide a complete post-wise salary table, candidates should not rely on salary figures from previous recruitment cycles as the final figures for this recruitment.

Medical Standards

The indicative notice does not provide the complete medical standards for individual posts. The medical requirements will be given in the detailed CEN.

This is particularly important because medical standards can vary according to the nature of the post. Candidates should check the specific requirement before making a final post preference.

What Candidates Should Do Before Applications Open

The application window is not scheduled to open until October 8, so candidates have some time to prepare their documents.

A useful checklist is:

Most importantly, candidates should not fill the application using information taken from unofficial summaries when the detailed CEN is available.

Official Website and Application Link

The detailed CEN for CEN 06/2026 is to be published through the common RRB website. Candidates should use the official RRB websites for the final recruitment conditions and updates.

Railway Recruitment Boards official website

RRB online application portal

News coverage from NDTV had earlier reported the Railway Board’s approval of 3,477 graduate-level vacancies, while Jagran Josh reported the September 26 indicative notice and its October 8 application start date. These reports are useful for cross-checking the announcement, but candidates should rely on the official RRB notification for the final recruitment conditions.

Keep Checking the Detailed CEN

The most important point about RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026 right now is that the September 26 notice is an advance announcement.

The current confirmed information includes 3,477 tentative vacancies, Level 5 and Level 6 posts, the October 8 tentative application start date and the November 6 tentative closing date. Details such as the complete post-wise vacancy distribution, detailed eligibility, medical standards, fee and other application conditions should be checked in the detailed CEN when RRB publishes it.

Candidates should save the official RRB website and check for the detailed notification before submitting the application.